NEIGHBORHOOD
Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper
New York · New York · 22,040 residents · 0.20 sq mi
The short version
With 22,040 people, Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper is a neighborhood in New York. That is roughly 105% ahead of the New York median. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 0% of the housing stock. Renters pay $3,216 a month at the median. The median household earns $164,641, about 100% above the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
22,040
Population density
108,039 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.20 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$164,641
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$106,450
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.8%
Public administration14.3%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
Information3%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Retail trade0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$3,216
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.09 people
US average: 2.54
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
US average: 47.4%
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(16,327)
Black2%(434)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,509)
Asian11.8%(2,607)
Other5.3%(1,163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(16,327)
Black2%(434)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,509)
Asian11.8%(2,607)
Other5.3%(1,163)
Diversity Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
72.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
25.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York?
Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York has about 22,040 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York?
The typical household in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York earns about $164,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York expensive?
In Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York, the typical rent is about $3,216 a month.
How educated are people in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York?
About 85.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York?
About 8.3% of people in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024